I had a tub of vanilla ice cream lying around and I wanted to make a sundae, but I had no toppings. So I decided to make my own hot fudge. Luckily I had a pretty stocked pantry and had a can of evaporated milk lying around. Hot fudge is really easy to make. If I had known it was this easy, I would have made it years ago.Homemade Hot FudgeThe fudge was amazing!In a heavy saucepan melt the butter and chocolate.Melt the butter and chocolateOnce melted add the sugar.Add the sugar and stir to incorporateAfter you have the sugar incorporated slowly add the evaporated milk.Drizzle in the evaporated milkBring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the temp to low. Continue to cook for 8-10 minutes.The finished hot fudgeServe over icecream.Hot Fudge SundaeCover and regrigerate any leftovers. In all this took about 15 minutes start to finish to make fresh hot fudge.— Rex
Hot Fudge
Easy homemade hot fudge sauce made with chocolate chips, butter, sugar, and evaporated milk. Ready in just 15 minutes.
In a heavy saucepan, melt the butter and chocolate chips together.
Once melted, add the sugar and stir to incorporate.
Slowly add the evaporated milk, drizzling it in while stirring.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
Continue to cook for 8-10 minutes until desired consistency is reached.
Serve warm over ice cream.
Cover and refrigerate any leftovers.
Notes
This recipe is from the Better Homes & Gardens cookbook. It takes only about 15 minutes from start to finish. Store leftover hot fudge in the refrigerator and reheat before serving.
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